Location

Mount Mary Retreat Centre is located in the most westerly portion of the Golden Horseshoe of southern Ontario by the Scenic Woods, Meadowlands and Ancaster Old Mill, some 15 minutes drive from the centre of Hamilton on the Niagara Escarpment. Off Hwy. 403

Coming from the East: 401/ 403/ QEW/ 407 (Toronto)

To 403 West (Hamilton/ Brantford): By-pass all Hamilton exits, continue up the escarpment. 1st exit to Ancaster off the 403 is “Lincoln Alexander Parkway & Rousseaux Street” (formely Mohawk). Bear right for Rousseaux exit. Proceed through two sets of lights. At the end of Rousseaux St. (third set of lights) turn left on to Wilson St. East. Turn right at the large stone gate (That’s the Retreat Centre’s entrance gate).

Coming from the East: QEW (Niagara Falls)

To 403 West (Hamilton/ Brantford): Continue West on QEW, do not take 403 East to Toronto, but turn West on to the 403 To Hamilton/ Brantford. Follow directions as above.

Coming from the West: 401/ 403 (Brantford)

Take first exit to Ancaster, i.e. Wilson St. Turn left, go straight through Ancaster centre. You’ll see Tim Horton’s on the right and Glendale Motors/Carwash a bit further on the left. Beyond it is the Retreat Centre’s large stone wall and entrance gate.